AI-Empowered SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager Certification Course with exam

The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe^®) helps businesses address the significant challenges of developing and delivering enterprise-class software and systems in the shortest sustainable lead time. It is an online, freely revealed knowledge base of proven success patterns for implementing Lean-Agile software and systems at enterprise scale.

SAFe^® synchronizes alignment, collaboration, and delivery for large numbers of Agile teams. Scalable and configurable, SAFe^® allows each organization to adapt it to its own business needs. It supports smaller-scale solutions employing 50–125 practitioners, as well as complex systems that require thousands of people.

An AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner (PO) serves as the customer proxy for the team and works with Product Management and other stakeholders to define and prioritize stories in the Team Backlog. In this updated role, the PO leverages AI tools to accelerate backlog refinement, improve story quality, and ensure the system effectively addresses priorities while maintaining technical integrity. The PO has a significant role in quality and is the only team member empowered to accept stories as done.

An AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Manager (PM) serves as the internal voice of the customer for the Agile Release Train (ART) and works with Product Owners to develop and communicate the customer vision. The Product Manager provides an economically prioritized backlog for the ART and now uses AI to enhance market analysis, customer discovery, and the validation of feature benefit hypotheses, ensuring the solution meets relevant standards and quality requirements.

During this two-day course, attendees of AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager will gain an in-depth understanding of the Agile Release Train (ART), how it delivers value, and how to effectively perform their role using modern AI assistants.

They will learn how to apply Lean thinking to write Epics, break them down into Features and Stories, and plan and execute Iterations and Planning Intervals (PIs). Attendees will also discover how to integrate AI into their daily workflows to increase productivity and creativity. Finally, they will learn about the Continuous Delivery Pipeline and DevOps culture, how to effectively collaborate as Product Owners and Product Managers, and what it takes to relentlessly improve the ART.

Attending the class prepares individuals to take the exam and become a Certified AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

During this course you will learn how to:

• Prepare for the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager Exam and become a Certified AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).
• Leverage AI tools and assistants to accelerate your daily workflow, improve productivity, and enhance decision-making.
• Apply Lean-Agile Mindset and SAFe^® Principles, now enhanced by AI-driven insights and efficiencies.
• Identify and anticipate customer needs by combining traditional customer discovery methods with AI-powered market and persona analysis.
• Write and refine Epics, Capabilities, Features, and Stories more effectively using AI to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment.
• Prioritize work and manage backlogs to deliver maximum value to the enterprise, utilizing data-driven insights and AI-assisted prioritization techniques.
• Apply Lean thinking to plan and execute Iterations and Planning Intervals (PIs) within the Agile Release Train (ART).

• Delivery of two-day AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager training course conducted live online (or in-person) by an experienced trainer certified by Scaled Agile, Inc.
• Preparation and eligibility to take the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam.
• Access to the SAFe^® Studio platform, featuring self-paced learning resources, role-based toolkits, and AI-driven practice assets.
• Comprehensive Attendee Workbook licensed by Scaled Agile, Inc. (digital PDF).
• One-year membership to the SAFe^® Studio (formerly Community Platform), providing access to exclusive webinars, video content, guidance presentations, and community forums.
• Two attempts to pass the certification exam as part of the General Availability of the course. First attempt: free, you can take it immediately. Second attempt: free, you can take it immediately after your first attempt (to be taken max within 60 days of course completion).
• Course certificate of completion.
• Certified AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge and certification upon passing the exam.
• Access to AI-focused templates and tools designed to enhance backlog management and customer discovery.

All are welcome to attend the course, regardless of experience. However, the following prerequisites are highly recommended for those who intend to take the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam:

• Attend a Leading SAFe^® course to understand the foundational framework.
• Experience working in a SAFe^® environment (specifically within an Agile Release Train).
• Experience with Lean, Agile, or other relevant certifications.
• Basic familiarity with Generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or similar LLMs) is beneficial for the hands-on AI exercises.

Multimedia presentations, group exercises and discussion, practical workshops, case study and online practice tests.

AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager training course offered by Advised Skills Ltd is provided under Scaled Agile, Inc. Partner Program Agreement and complies with the requirements for Scaled Agile, Inc. Courseware License Agreement.

Advised Skills Ltd is a Partner of Scaled Agile, Inc.. 

The following individuals will benefit from this course as they learn to augment their roles with AI-driven insights and automation:

• Product Managers and Product Owners
• Product Line Managers, Solution Managers, and Portfolio Managers
• Business Owners and Business Analysts
• Program Managers and PMO personnel
• Enterprise, Solution, and System Architects
• Process Leads and Agile Coaches

To perform the role of an AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager, attendees should be able to:

• Apply SAFe^® in the Lean Enterprise using AI-driven insights to accelerate flow.
• Connect SAFe^® Lean-Agile Principles and values to the evolving PO/PM roles in an AI-augmented environment.
• Collaborate with Lean Portfolio Management to align AI initiatives with strategic themes.
• Explore Continuous Value by using AI for market analysis, customer sentiment, and empathy mapping.
• Plan and Execute the Articulated Vision during PI Planning with AI-assisted drafting of PI Objectives and backlogs.
• Deliver Continuous Value by leveraging AI to refine stories, automate acceptance criteria, and manage dependencies.
• Apply Responsible AI Practices to ensure data privacy, ethical standards, and "human-in-the-loop" decision-making.
• Create an AI-Integrated Action Plan to transition into an AI-empowered leadership role.

1. Applying SAFe^® in the Lean Enterprise and integrating AI to accelerate value flow.
2. Relating a Lean-Agile Mindset to the evolving AI-augmented Product Owner and Product Manager roles.
3. Collaborating with Lean Portfolio Management to align AI initiatives with strategic themes.
4. Continuously Exploring Customer Needs using AI for market research, sentiment analysis, and empathy mapping.
5. Drafting and Refining Backlogs with AI-assisted story writing, clustering, and automated acceptance criteria.
6. Executing the Program Increment by leveraging AI tools to manage dependencies, risks, and PI objectives.
7. Defining the Product Owner and Product Manager roles and responsibilities in an AI-empowered environment.
8. Applying Responsible AI Practices to ensure ethical usage, data privacy, and human-led decision-making.
9. Creating a Product Owner/Product Manager Action Plan for AI integration.
10. Summary

The training course net price per person includes the web-based exam available within the SAFe^® Community Platform. The applicable price is shown in the course calendar and depends on the course location.

To obtain the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certificate, it is necessary to obtain a positive result on the SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager exam.

Detailed information about the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager examination path is available on Scaled Agile website.

All prices are exclusive of VAT.
It is mandatory to purchase the training course including the certification exam voucher.

A certified AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) is a SAFe^® professional who works with customers and development organizations to identify and write requirements.

Attending the class prepares you to take the exam and become a AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

The first step toward becoming a SAFe Certified Professional is to attend the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager course. This is a requirement, because attending the course provides access to all the study materials and the exam. Note that attending the course does not guarantee passing the exam.

More detailed information about SAFe^® examination you can find at Scaled Agile website.

These skills and knowledge are highly recommended to successfully pass the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM) certification exam:

• Experience in Agile and understanding of the SAFe^® framework.
• Experience in Lean and value stream management.
• Familiarity with Product Management responsibilities and backlog management.
• Basic understanding of AI concepts, such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and prompt engineering (beneficial but not mandatory).

Attendees must attend all days of the course in order to qualify for the exam.

• Exam name: AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager Exam
• Exam format: Multiple choice, multiple response
• Exam delivery: Web-based (single-browser), closed book, no outside assistance, timed
• Exam access: Candidates can access the exam within the SAFe^® Community Platform upon completion of the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager course.
• Exam duration: Once the exam begins, candidates have 90 minutes (1.5 hours) to complete the exam.
• Number of questions: 45
• Passing score: 33 out of 45 (73%)
• Language: English
• Exam cost: Two attempts to pass the certification exam as part of the General Availability of the course. First attempt: free, you can take it immediately. Second attempt: free, you can take it immediately after your first attempt (to be taken max within 60 days of course completion).

The exam is designed to measure knowledge and skill related to the job role. We highly recommend candidates use a variety of resources to prepare for this exam including:

• Course Materials – The course materials are an essential artifact from the course and can be downloaded from the SAFe Community Platform. These materials can be used to reference back to the content that was specifically presented during the class.
• Study Guide – This comprehensive guide details the job role and all resources related to the exam, including a detailed reading list. Access is available through the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform upon course completion.
• Practice Test – The practice test is designed to be predictive of success on the certification exam*, and it has the same number of questions, level of difficulty, and time duration. It is part of the Learning Plan in the SAFe Community Platform and can be taken an unlimited number of times at no cost.
• *This is not the actual exam and passing it does not guarantee success on the certification exam.

Becoming an AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager requires an exceptional range of skills and is a career path for many servant leaders looking to leverage Generative AI. Certification includes:

• AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager certificate
• An AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager digital badge to promote your accomplishment online
• A one-year certified membership as an AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager, which includes access to the POPM Community of Practice and AI-specific toolkits
• An AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager certification usage guide with POPM certification marks
• Access to Meetup groups and events that connect you with other SAFe^® certified professionals and AI practitioners
• A variety of learning resources, including AI prompt templates and digital playbooks, to support you during your SAFe^® journey

Learn more about the benefits of SAFe^® community membership.

Certifications expire one year from the date the certification is earned.
For further information about the annual renewal of certification please visit Scaled Agile website.

ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System):

• ECTS Credits: Attendees may be eligible to earn 2 ECTS toward their higher education or professional qualification requirements.
• Academic Recognition: These credits support the recognition of the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager course as a formal learning achievement in line with European academic standards.
• Certification Relevance: The ECTS allocation reflects the rigorous training in AI-augmented product management, prompt engineering, and Lean-Agile strategic execution.

1. What certification will I earn after completing this course?

   Upon attending the course and successfully passing the exam, you will become a certified AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager (POPM).

2. Who should attend the AI-Empowered SAFe^® POPM training?

   This course is ideal for existing and aspiring Product Owners, Product Managers, and Business Analysts who want to integrate Generative AI into their roles to better define, prioritize, and deliver value within a SAFe^® enterprise.

3. What are the main learning objectives of the course?

   You will learn how to apply Lean-Agile principles to the PO/PM roles using AI-driven insights. This includes using AI to refine backlogs, automate acceptance criteria, conduct market research, and prepare for PI Planning while maintaining responsible AI practices.

4. What are the prerequisites for the AI-Empowered SAFe^® POPM certification exam?

   While the course is open to all, it is highly recommended that attendees have experience working in a SAFe^® environment and ideally have attended a Leading SAFe^® course. Basic familiarity with Generative AI tools is also beneficial.

5. What is the duration of the AI-Empowered SAFe^® Product Owner/Product Manager course?

   The training is a two-day course.

6. Is the certification exam included in the course price?

   Yes, the price of the course includes Two attempts to pass the certification exam as part of the General Availability of the course. First attempt: free, you can take it immediately. Second attempt: free, you can take it immediately after your first attempt (to be taken max within 60 days of course completion).

We really do care about the details. Positive and efficient learning environments are key to our attendees' success in preparation to SAFe^® exam. We aim to create a comfortable conditions for learning that optimise the ability of attendees to learn:

• Climate of safety and open authentic conversation
• Modern online training platform, classes conducted live by qualified instructors
• Seasoned, certified and experienced instructor team
• Well-structured and compelling schemes that translate into high exam scores
• Licensed and accredited training materials and many interactive online exercises

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